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Tragic Incident: Woman Falls From Norwegian Dawn
Most of us have seen the news reports about the tragic incident of a woman falling from the Norwegian Dawn on Sunday night. Initially there was some speculation that foul play might have been involved, but NCL reports that they have surveillance video showing that the woman was alone at the time of the [...]
An On Board Perspective of the Norwegian Dream Collision
A few days ago, I posted about the recent Norwegian Dream collision with a container ship. I still don’t understand how this accident happened, but today, I found a pretty unique video on YouTube of the Norwegian dream collision.
The video was taken/made by passenger on the Norwegian Dream. I think the [...]
Norwegian Dream, Some Thoughts About The New Collision
I hadn’t paid much attention to the reports of the Norwegian Dream crashing into the a container ship until I read a humorous account of the incident by a passenger who was on the cruise. His lighthearted report about making the best of a bad situation has been a big hit with Cruise [...]
Explorer Ship in Distress in Antarctica is NOT Explorer II
Fort Lauderdale, FL - November 23, 2007 - Regent Seven Seas Cruises today clarified that the Explorer ship currently in distress in Antarctica is NOT the same ship as Explorer II, which the line offers for season cruises in the area.
“We just want to reassure our guests about to sail to Antarctica with us [...]
Teen Survivor of Hate Crime Attack Jumps From Cruise Ship And Dies
HOUSTON, July 2 (AP) — A teenager who survived a brutal pipe beating and later testified before Congress in support of a hate crimes bill died after jumping from a cruise ship into the Gulf of Mexico, his father said Monday.
Officials with Carnival Cruise Lines said an 18-year-old jumped Sunday morning from the [...]
Man Rescued After Reportedly Jumping from Cruise Ship
MIAMI, July 2 (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man early Monday after he reportedly jumped from a cruise ship off the coast of Florida.
The Carnival Liberty alerted the Coast Guard just before midnight Sunday that Scott Durrin, 29, had possibly jumped overboard about 50 miles off the coast of Boca Raton, [...]
Jury Finds in Favor of Norwegian Cruise Line in Norwegian Dawn Case
Miami - Jun 6, 2007 - At the conclusion of a three-week trial and after only two and half hours of deliberation, a jury returned a verdict in favor of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) in a lawsuit stemming from the April 10, 2005 voyage of Norwegian Dawn. The vessel had encountered heavy weather on its [...]
Grand Princess Rescue Press Releases
Here is the initial press release from Princes regarding the rescue of two folks that fell overboard. Afterwards, you can find an update from Princess on the press release.
Initial Press Release
3/25/2007
Grand Princess Rescue — Media Statement
This morning at 1:30 am local time, when Grand Princess was approximately 150 miles off the coast of [...]
Regal Princess Damaged and Cancels Sailing
Princess Cruises recently released the following two press release regarding the Regal Princess:
2/20/2007 - Update on Regal Princess:
Prior to Regal Princess’ arrival yesterday in Acapulco, it was discovered that the ship had sustained some damage to one of its ballast tanks. Following an assessment of the damage and the associated circumstances, it has been determined [...]
Ryndam Stuck Off Of Tampa
Port of Tampa, Florida - The U.S. Coast Guard says a Holland America cruise ship remains stuck in Tampa Bay due to electrical problems.
The Ryndam left the Port of Tampa around 7:00 p.m. and reported engine problems an hour later. Emergency generators are now running and crew and passengers should not be experiencing any on [...]
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